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Asha de Vos

@ashadevos.bsky.social
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Founder Oceanswell, Sci Advisor UN Secy Gen; Nat Geo Explorer; BBC 100 women 2018; Pew Marine Fellow; Tällberg Foundation Global Leader

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Felix Leinemann @felixleinemann.eurosky.social · 12/06/2025
Great to see this “wall of fame” of deep sea explorers and researchers in the Green Zone “The Whale” 🐳 at #UNOC3 🌊 Cc @mvisbeck.bsky.social @divaamon.bsky.social @ashadevos.bsky.social …
Large blue-coloured “Explorers of the deep” wall with pictures of deep ocean explorers at the #UNOC3 exhibition in “The Whale” in Nice, France
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Asha is getting quite tired though. I think I need a sabbatical from advocating to dismantle parachuting and all these inequities ❤️
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Unfortunately I also had to call out some disrespectful comments from a panelist - turns out there were many who were irked by his remarks! #oosc
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
the importance of relatability if we want people to respond to stories and act and and the existing inequities in story telling about our ocean which are hugely problematic.
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Went to watch a panel on ocean storytelling and ended up commenting about the need to recognise the existing voices from across the globe who do not have access to these spaces but are driving waves of change in their countries and homes, the lack of diversity in the panel, 1/n
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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
"Every coast line needs a hero" -- @ashadevos.bsky.social
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I’ve since left the country but this instance, though unnerving, restored my faith in humanity. 13/13
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I keep thinking back to how quickly the two guys read the situation, took it upon themselves to protect us and did it in a way that was helpful and not harmful. I will never be able to thank them personally but I hope they know that I am incredibly grateful. 12/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Everyone stepped up to protect each other and the way they did it meant that things did not escalate. It actually very much helped to dissipate the situation. 11/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
She said she would be as the rangers should be on the way. A previous customer had offered to sit in the store with her for as long as she needed too. I’ve never experienced anything like it in terms of the support that was shown that day. 10/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
- they just knew they needed to step in and do what they could and I could not believe it. I had to go back to my hotel which was a few blocks away and had been worried about being followed. The lady at the store said ‘just leg it’ and I asked if she would be okay. 9/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
asking him to pick up his jumper which he had chucked on the floor near the entrance, and they quietly herded him out of the shop, using no force but gentle firmness and walked him away. They didn’t stop for us to ask for help or say thank you 8/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
The guy refused and started saying lots of things. Then one of the guys said, with a firm gentleness in his voice, ‘hey mate, how about you come with us. These ladies are not comfortable’. He first refused but they gently coaxed him, 7/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I told the two guys I didn’t know him at all. They said it was very clear and not to worry. Then, they took it upon themselves to really go the extra mile. One of them said ‘mate, you are making these ladies uncomfortable. I think it’s time you stepped out of the store’. 6/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
When the shop keeper asked if they needed help they said they were fine but they would stick around to ensure the two of us were okay. I didn’t have an option to leave. He started trying to approach me and say stuff. 5/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
He then stepped into the shop and started following me and saying things in an elevated voice. I was not comfortable at all so went and stood between two guys. I said - I’m very uncomfortable and they said no problem. We will stick around until he goes, you do our thing. I was so grateful. 4/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I was feeling unnerved and I spoke to the shop keeper. She said he had been harassing her and her customers from morning. But one customer had agreed to call the rangers. She was hoping there would be no repercussions. 3/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
But there was one particular one I needed to go to. Unfortunately the same young guy was outside - with a lady who was clearly trying to reason with him. I figured he was busy so I would walk into the shop. Unfortunately the minute he saw me he started saying stuff and following me.2/n
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I recently had an encounter that restored my faith in humanity.🧵 I was in the Perth CBD when I walked past a young guy who was saying weird stuff to me. He started following me so I ducked into a shop to avoid him. When I felt a bit more comfy I stepped out and went into a couple of other stores.1/n
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Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
For those that missed it "COVID-19 highlights the need to improve resilience and equity in managing small-scale fisheries." @joshuacinner.bsky.social @ashadevos.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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COVID-19 highlights the need to improve resilience and equity in managing small-scale fisheries - npj Ocean Sustainability
npj Ocean Sustainability - COVID-19 highlights the need to improve resilience and equity in managing small-scale fisheries
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The Mariani Lab @marianilab.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The dream is completely and absolutely mutual!!! @giumaiello.bsky.social and I can’t wait to find out what you have “captured” from the waters of the northern #IndianOcean!!!
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
So excited that my dream of working with the inimitable @marianilab.bsky.social is finally coming true! It’s been 8 years in the making but hopefully a first of many opportunities :) #metaprobe
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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
In a review, Polejack et al. conclude research provides “essential knowledge” for #OceanPolicy frameworks; but #ScienceDiplomacy processes “suffer from global disparities,” creating a “critical need for environmental justice, equity, & fair transitions” @ashadevos.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
Title, authors’ names, and abstract from a paper about blue justice and ocean science diplomacy
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Sri Lankan chocolate cake is my top pick. Sri Lankan cakes are particularly amazing and trust me when I say I have scoured the world….
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
My love for cake has been long-standing. Here I am on my first birthday giving my grandma’s lovingly made cake the greedy eye. If you follow me for marine biology stuff, stay. That stuff will come but getting to know each other is also important :)
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Kick starting the new year with a round up of 2024’s top ocean stories! Grateful to have been invited to contribute. Check them out right here news.mongabay.com/2025/01/2024... @mongabay.bsky.social
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2024’s top ocean news stories (commentary)
1. Long-awaited plastics treaty flops, for now Despite around-the-clock efforts from delegates, negotiators and numerous advocacy groups, the fifth session of the U.N. Environment Programme’s Intergov...
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Yes yes yesssssss
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Guess who’s written the next, big, coffee table deep dive into our magnificent ocean? Read more: shorturl.at/tzrnO Thx to @thamesandhudson.bsky.social Helen (Sr Editor) & my chapter coauthors @ichnologist.bsky.social @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social @helenscales.bsky.social @drandrewthaler.bsky.social
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Whoopeee! So great to be here and feeling very welcomed! bsky.app/profile/ocea...
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Thank you for this generous intro :)
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Hugo Tagholm @hugotagholm.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Deep sea mining plans blocked in Norway 🇳🇴🚫 Environmental groups described the news as a “historic win” for ocean protection. Oslo had planned to let companies apply to mine 280,000 sq km (108,000 sq miles) of its waters, an area greater than the UK, for deep-sea minerals.
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Anyone who works on fish evolution willing to look at an infographic for me for an upcoming book? should take no more than 10 mins. Please shout !
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European Marine Board @emarineboard.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Earlier this month #EMBracingtheOcean artist Ruwanthi Gajadeera showcased her work “SOS Save our Seas” at Sri Lanka Design Festival & Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, incl. runway show, exhibition & sustainable fashion workshops, developed w/ @ashadevos.bsky.social More www.marineboard.eu/ruwanthi-gaj...
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Ah. Weird. I’ve filled it up so hopefully now it will work :)
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Add please
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
Come here me speak LIVE on this at #BES2023 at the auditorium on the 14th December 11-11:30 am. Titled ‘JUST conservation for a healthier planet’, it’s right after the awards ceremony (where I will proudly accept the award as @BritishEcolSoc diversity and equity champion).
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
This paper is a great companion to my @nytimes.com piece published last week. While that outlines the issues and why I care, this paper highlights the actions we can all take to drive this necessary change! www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/s...
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The Oceans Are Diverse. Their Champions Should Be, Too.
Ocean conservation will succeed only when everyone is part of the effort.
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
Here are some examples of actions for different stakeholder groups
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
Here are some summary slides - have a look!!!
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
🔥 🔥Our paper summarising all the conversations and actions (for research community, funding agencies, institutions and publishers), we can all take to achieve equity and justice in ocean sciences is OUT! Open access @npjOceanSustain Pls RT! www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Towards equity and justice in ocean sciences - npj Ocean Sustainability
npj Ocean Sustainability - Towards equity and justice in ocean sciences
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
In today’s #BES2023 #Belfast adventures I headed out to Giants causeway and I’ve never appreciated rocks so much in my life (also this was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen) 🤯 Important: I’m speaking in the auditorium 11-11:30 am on the 14th. Please come along!
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
Made it safe and sound to Belfast for my first #BES2023. Very excited for the days to come! This tropical human needed to warm up so I headed to the Christmas market and found the perfect solution! I look forward to expanding my brain and meeting you all! @britishecolsoc.bsky.social
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Asha de Vos @ashadevos.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
My first piece for @newyorktimes.bsky.social pushes everyone to, “recognize that protecting the world’s largest ecosystem requires the world’s largest team.” Pls read and share! shorturl.at/yHLY2
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The Oceans Are Diverse. Their Champions Should Be, Too.
Ocean conservation will succeed only when everyone is part of the effort.
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